Northern Michigan University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2301 United States of America #530

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Institution Info

Founded: 1899
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 9,379 students
Faculty: 1,020
Website: http://www.nmu.edu

About

Northern Michigan University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1899. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 9,379 students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2301 · Ranked	64.59

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

60,634

Citations

3,322

Publications

1,118

i10-index

1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Michigan University's global ranking?

Northern Michigan University is ranked #2,301 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #530 position.

When was Northern Michigan University founded?

Northern Michigan University was founded in 1899, making it 127 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University has a student body of approximately 9,379 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is Northern Michigan University's research output?

Northern Michigan University has produced 3,322 research publications with 60,634 total citations and an h-index of 89, according to OpenAlex data.